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We're more than just educators—we're a community dedicated to fostering growth, learning, and success for every child. Whether you're a new family or a new member of our staff, we're thrilled to have you join us on this exciting journey!

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What Can Bond Funding Pay For?

Understanding Local School Funding: What Do Bond Dollars Pay For?

As we look ahead to the upcoming parcel tax renewal, we want our community to understand how local school funding works—and why these two funding sources are not interchangeable.

Bond funding, such as Measure H, supports long-term improvements to our school facilities—including classrooms, roofs, windows, doors, HVAC systems and modernization projects.

You can see those dollars at work across San Carlos schools, creating safer, more comfortable and climate-ready learning environments for students and staff.

An important distinction: By law, bond funds cannot be used for ongoing expenses such as teacher and staff salaries or educational programs.

That’s why different sources of local funding serve different purposes.

Bonds = Buildings. Parcel Taxes = People + Programs.
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Innovative Learning

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Spotlight on Excellence🔦: Healthy Cities Tutoring

Each month, our Spotlight on Excellence highlights a unique aspect of what makes San Carlos schools exceptional.

On September 10, we proudly shared highlights of HCT’s impact on students and introduced a tutor-student pair, who shared their personal experiences with the program. This year also marks the 30th Anniversary of HCT!
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Spaces Available in our San Carlos Early Learning Preschool Program

Did you know San Carlos School District offers preschool programs for 2 and 3 year olds? We also have several options so families can choose the program that best fits their needs. We have early learning/preschool classes on all of our elementary campuses — Arundel, Brittan Acres, Heather & White Oaks. It’s a wonderful way to get to know your incoming school community and start building friendships early!

State-funded preschool spots are available now at Arundel, FREE for eligible families. Your family may qualify for our free, state-funded preschool program, and we can help determine eligibility. For example, a family of four earning up to $127,338 per year may qualify.
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San Carlos School Board Meeting - September 18

The Agenda for the Special Board Governance Meeting on September 18 has been posted. The in-person meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. at the Skyway Center. Please click the title link above for details.
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Superintendent's Message

Welcome to the San Carlos School District, where joyful learning is rooted in strong relationships, a commitment to the whole child, and a shared vision for student success. Our Profile of a Learner is at the heart of everything we do—guiding how we nurture critical thinking, resilience, curiosity, and belonging in every student. This work is made possible by our exceptional teachers and staff, whose dedication and expertise create engaging, inclusive classrooms where all students can thrive.
 
We are proud to see the impact of this collective effort reflected in strong student outcomes, including continued growth on statewide assessments. These results, along with high levels of student engagement and attendance, speak to the strength of our programs and the meaningful relationships that define our schools. Our supportive families and broader community play an essential role in this success, partnering with us to create a learning environment where students feel connected, confident, and inspired each day.
 
At the same time, we remain focused on the future. Through our Facilities Master Plan, we are making important investments in our campuses—including modernized classrooms and upgraded HVAC systems—to ensure safe, comfortable, and innovative learning environments for all. Together, as a community, we are building a strong foundation for the future—one where every student is known, supported, and prepared to succeed.
 
With appreciation,
Jennifer Frentress
Superintendent
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Our Vision

The San Carlos School District provides an innovative and engaging learning experience that fosters the development of the Whole Child to ensure all students are well prepared for success in the future, as evidenced by:
- Reaching their highest academic, social, emotional, intellectual, and physical potential;
- Becoming problem solvers, curious self-aware learners, and kind citizens; and
- Developing into empathic citizens and leaders who are responsible stewards of their world and care about equity and justice, both locally and worldwide.
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